Friday, August 27, 2010

Tickled Pink No. 20

"The tickling pink concept is of enjoyment great enough
to make the recipient glow with pleasure ."
-The Phrase Finder
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Before we begin, I must warn you - this is a LLL-OOO-NNN-GGG post!

I am tickled pink because I survived Bloggy Bootcamp, and hubby and the kids survived without me- I knew they would! I have zero photos to show you - it all happened so fast! I am trying to collect my thoughts and share a quickie version with you. The one thing I can share quickly...apparently everyone is obsessed with Twitter.
I am not sure where I stand with it.

You can follow my brilliant {and not so brilliant} thoughts
by clicking on this birdie over on my sidebar!
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We have had 4 days of gorgeous weather and even took the kids to the beach after school. I want more - Mr. Sun do not go away yet! Of course Jules told me she did not want to play outside and just wished it would rain! Crazy child!
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Heather from Gerber Days is awesome and
thanks for helping me with my hair dilemma!
Thanks again Heather!
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Yeah for the Design Star winner - Emily!
LOVE this show - sad it is over - it made my Sunday nights!
I think Emily is real and quirky and love that {Antonio still is #1 though}.
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Just a few days until the deadline for the book.

I am stressed and relieved!

But one thing is for sure I will be TICKLED PINK when I am done.

Now, cue the broken record...

this is the reason that visits have been sparse or non-existent,

that most emails have gone unanswered.

I hope that changes sometime next week.

Thanks for sticking with me.

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Tickled Pink No. 20!

Don't be shy!

Nominate a product/person/idea/recipe/your own blog to be featured, simply email me!

It is cool to nominate yourself! I am only one person and blogland is ginormous...

I would love your input...I know there are amazing finds out there that I have not seen!

I am beyond excited to share Rachel and her amazing writing, storytelling, and photographs with you. I cannot quite remember when Rachel and I first met, but I have been enjoying her blog for a while now. She cooks, crochets, has amazing adventures, and shares a little segment of her life through her blog. I am kind of living vicariously through her.

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Just take a peek at these photos of the midnight sun. It looks peaceful and amazing...and I am ready to jump on a plane - I could use some peaceful right about now. Seriously, the glow just makes me feel re-energized. Rachel did an amazing job capturing the warmth and mystery of the midnight sun.

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If you prefer, take a look at Costwold Crazy and get introduced to the 37 year old tradition of Tetbury Woolsack Races - men, women, and children racing through town with heavy bags of wool. I personally am a sucker and a lover of these eccentric events that make towns and countries so unique.

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And, yes, I mentioned she cooks...I saw the recipe for truffles - very unique truffles - and have not had a chance to try it yet, but it is printed out and waiting for the right occasion - I am waiting because I think I may eat them all myself...I need visitors to share them with! I am not going to say anymore go check them out to see what makes them so unique!

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paper bag LOVE

How to Create a Paper Bag Floor...no I am not joking!
Look at this technique from Family Corner.
I am so excited to try it..maybe on a wall or even some furniture!
I begged for hardwood floors...my days as a blogger and, um, well, anything would come to an end if hubby cam home and saw me putting paper bags on top of the wood floors.
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do I look like maude?

You remember when I said this last week, "If you write about s'mores and I see it, you pretty much guarantee that your post will tickle me pink. If only I could have s'mores and pizza all day and I would be a happy woman."
Well, my Bloggy Bootcamp and real life buddy Jenn from Rook No. 17 has done it again!
She created a fudgy s'more crinkle cookie!

Look at all that ooey-goooey goodness!

She even created - or updated - the Golden Girls jingle for me {us!}.

{that is where the Maude - OK, Bea Arthur technically - part comes in. I grew up watching Maude with my Granny - so she is always Maude to me...and Jenn says I make that same face!}. Head over and check out the recipe!

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Word Nerds!

I saw this in the newspaper yesterday - and thought it was marvelous. The article was written by Art Carey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Anyway, the article is about two friends who formed TEAL - Typo Eradication Advancement Movement. They carry a typo correction kit of sharpies, crayons, markers, chalk, correction fluid, etc. and go around cities asking business owners if they can correct the incorrect grammar and punctuation on their signage.I am actually appalled at the number of typos I have found on my blog recently! YIKES-O!

AND
From a new friend, Claudie at Bubblin' Over this marvelous work of art!

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Don't miss your chance to win an EA Active game from Wii. I want one!
Thank you Vanessa at Adventure is Out There! Go enter HERE.
The contest is open until 9/7/2010.
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The Gorilla Glue giveaway is over, but the DIY Club has a Gorilla Glue PARTY coming 9/9!
{This is in addition to the regular DIY Club monthly contest}
This project can be pretty much whatever you want...
BUT YOU MUST USE A GORILLA GLUE PRODUCT TO ENTER.

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SPOTLIGHT

YOU ARE MAKING THIS DIFFICULT! IN A GOOD WAY!
I have a hard time choosing...I am trying to give everyone their spotlight...A big huge THANK YOU for all who have participated and visited and picked up the blog hop on their blogs.
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36 comments:

Hey Holly... I've linked up my latest post which is full of how to's for new or floundering bloggers - I'm Tickled Pink that I finally got around to do one and hope it helps some struggling bloggers out there.

I am loving the looks of the gorgeous distressed blue mirror, the dresser and thse colourful TRUFFLES!!xx

Thanks for hosting today. I enjoyed your post. Rest up from your blog workshop. I can't wait to hear your report after you've had a chance to discombobulate. I had to admit that I don't like hearing that Twitter is the thing. That's an avenue I didn't think I wanted to go, but we'll see what happens in the future. Take care!

Holly, I forgot my relevant comment (haha). The dresser from Love2Create is amazing. I can't believe she actually did it twice! Ahhhh, but how worth it! I am going to look for some of those die cut stencils she used. I'm not at all familiar with them, but look how cool!

Ok, so being the typo-phobic person that I am, I am totally on board with grabbing a Sharpie and setting to work! Love it! Have you read Eats, Shoots, and Leaves? You really must. It's one of my all-time favorites!

I have been missing you. It seems we've chosen to be in sync with our scarceness for the last little bit! So glad your big deadline is almost here!

Holly thanks so much for featuring my little pillow! I love the others - that dresser is so great and I'm going to need to go check out the crocheted flowers. So sweet!!I'm excited about your book - that is so wonderful!

Hey Holly, I know I should know, but what kind of book are you writing? I'm very curious. I love to help new authors.Scrolling down, scrolling down.... SHOCK!! My little pillow, oh thank you so much, I was NOT expecting this at all. I'm humbled truly I am.I have visited some of the girls from last week. Lovely posts, just so talented. Glad you got through boot camp.... WHAT NO PICS???About Tweeter....I know nothing about it, only that they even know when your having a pee LOLLove you to pieces Holly.Love ClaudiexooxooxP.S. Have a great weekend, try to relax a little OK?

Hi, Holly!I am coming a little late to the party but I am here! I just love all the wonderful blogs and creative projects and idea you bring to us each week.Tickled Pink is getting to be a BIG event! WOW! I wouldn't think anything less with your being involved!So fun to vist you!xo Yvonne

AWESOME! It's been a crazy week for you! Good job and meeting your book deadline...a huge sigh of relief will be heard when it's done, eh? On to the featured blogs... great list I love Rachael's blog, the top of the dresser is fabulous and I just did that to mirror a few weeks ago, even the same colors, creative minds think alike. :) Have a great Saturday!

Maude, Bea, Holly...your talent for "treasure hunting" even extends to the wonderful "finds" you showcase in Tickled Pink! I'm so excited to visit all the links, and am coveting those British Wool bags (not to jump around in, however). The shot of the truffles makes me happy simply because of the irrepressible power of SPRINKLES! The typo people sound like a fun bunch, and I know there's a lot of inspiration in store from all the other people/projects you showcased.

Thanks Holly for the feature. Sounds like your Bloggy bootcamp you learned a lot. I am anxious to learn more. Twitter huh..I an not that much of a twit...well yes I am:) No pun intended here. Have a great Sunday!

Hi Holly! Whoops! Friday slipped right by me and we're already almost done with Monday...how did that happen?!?! Thanks for the Spotlight link up!! I so enjoyed sharing my brother's Mt. Everest trek! See ya again soon! :>:>

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